Suns oust GM Blanks

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Suns announced their decision to
dismiss general manager Lance Blanks on Monday.

Blanks came to Phoenix prior to the 2010-11 campaign and spent three seasons
at the post. The team went 98-132 under his direction, including a Western
Conference-worst 25-57 mark in 2012-13.

"Lance has been a trusted friend and colleague," said Suns president of
basketball operations Lon Babby. "I thank him personally and professionally
for his hard work on behalf of the Suns. We will continue to prepare for the
offseason even as we look for his replacement."

Blanks had spent five seasons as the assistant general manager in Cleveland
before taking the job in Phoenix, where the Suns failed to make the postseason
during his tenure.